Pharmacy Technician Medication Processing

4 days ago

Courtenay BC, Comox Valley Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Island Health Authority Full-time

Process prescriptions accurately as a Pharmacy Technician with Vancouver Island Health Authority, supporting patient safety across varied weekday shifts. This regular part-time position offers rotating days off.

The Pharmacy Technician works within College of Pharmacists of British Columbia standards, organizational policies, and unit protocols. Responsibilities include processing pharmacist-approved medication orders, preparing prescriptions, and maintaining accurate pharmacy information. The position also supports inpatient leave prescriptions, pharmacy transfers, stock levels, and assigned clerical work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process clinically reviewed and pharmacist-approved medication orders
  • Receive and validate complete, authentic practitioner prescriptions
  • Prepare, process, and compound prescriptions accurately
  • Verify order entries and dispensed prescription completeness
  • Maintain pharmacy information, stock levels, and clerical records

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 education
  • Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program
  • Current practicing registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Physical ability to perform position duties

Apply pharmacy technician expertise in prescription processing, verification, and information accuracy while supporting patient safety at VIHA.